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Basic Research in Plasma Medicine - A Throughput Approach from Liquids to Cells
Published on: November 17, 2017
Disinfection and Sterilization Using Plasma Technology: Fundamentals and Future Perspectives for Biological
Akikazu Sakudo1, Yoshihito Yagyu2, Takashi Onodera3
1Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama University of Science, Imabari, Ehime 794-8555, Japan. akikazusakudo@gmail.com.
Abstract:
Recent studies have shown that plasma can efficiently inactivate microbial pathogens such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses in addition to degrading toxins. Moreover, this technology is effective at inactivating pathogens on the surface of medical and dental devices, as well as agricultural products. The current practical applications of plasma technology range from sterilizing therapeutic medical devices to improving crop yields, as well as the area of food preservation. This review introduces recent advances and future perspectives in plasma technology, especially in applications related to disinfection and sterilization. We also introduce the latest studies, mainly focusing on the potential applications of plasma technology for the inactivation of microorganisms and the degradation of toxins.
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